Some people feel there are too many laws and regulations governing how companies may manage their employees. These people believe everyone would be better off if we let the free market system work without so much governmental interference. Other people believe that employees are not sufficiently protected against unfair treatment by employers. They believe employers would treat employees poorly if our laws did not forbid them to do so. Which position do you agree with more? Explain why.

I do support these laws. Federal and state laws and regulations help to protect employee rights. Employment relationships can be very difficult as well as very confusing. There are many diverse situations that can arise such as discrimination, wrongful termination, wages and taxation as well as workplace safety. An applicant even has certain right before ever even being hired. For example, there are certain questions that an employer can’t ask the job applicant during the interview and initial hiring process. In most states, employees have a right to privacy in the workplace. This right to privacy applies to the employee's personal possessions, including handbags or briefcases, storage lockers accessible only by the employee, and private mail addressed only to employee. Employees may also have a right to privacy in their telephone conversations or voicemail messages. However, employees have very limited rights to privacy in their e-mail messages and Internet usage while using the employer's computer system.
There are certain pieces of information that an employer may not seek out concerning a potential job applicant or employee. An employer may not conduct a credit or background check of an employee or prospective employee unless the employer notifies the individual in writing and receives permission to do so. Other important employee rights include:
• Right to be free from